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Sudarium of Oviedo

Okay kiddo, have you ever wondered what people use to wipe their sweat or tears? Well, a long time ago, in a place called Oviedo, there was a cloth that people believed was used to wipe the face of Jesus. This cloth is called the Sudarium of Oviedo.

Now, what's so special about this cloth, you ask? Well, some people believe that it's the same cloth that was used to cover Jesus' face after he died on the cross. The cloth has been studied by scientists and they discovered blood stains on it that match the blood type of Jesus.

The Sudarium of Oviedo has been kept safe and protected over the years. It's now on display in a special case in a cathedral in Oviedo.

So, that's the story of the Sudarium of Oviedo. It's a special cloth that some people believe was used to wipe the face of Jesus, and it has been studied by scientists to try and prove its authenticity.